October is Ostomy Awareness Month. According to the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Ostomy surgery is a life-saving procedure that allows bodily waste to pass through a surgically created stoma on the abdomen into a prosthetic known as a ‘pouch’ or ‘ostomy bag’ on the outside of the body or an internal surgically created pouch for continent diversion surgeries.
These guests explain why an ostomy may be necessary, the role of an ostomy nurse and to share their experiences as a patient and a provider. A number of resources exist online - https://www.ostomy.org/ or https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
